Advocacy & Education – Q1 2021

Launching the Commuter Harmony Alliance, working on submissions on major issues and an on-going focus on strengthening our involvement with regional councils have been three of the major themes of Bicycle Queensland’s advocacy work in the first quarter of 2021. In the education department, Bicycle Queensland’s Director of Education, Patrick, has had a busy start to 2021 as the demand for our education services increases. The development of online learning tools remains a priority to ensure we meet our statewide membership and stakeholder base.

Read the full report in detail via the link below.

Join us for the first-ever Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling this June!

On Saturday 5th June, Bicycle Queensland and Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association Inc (BVRTUA) are teaming up to host the first Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Festival of Cycling.

It will be the biggest event of its kind held on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, catering for gravel riders and holiday goers with options to purchase transport to and from the event available.

Riders will be fully supported with ride marshals, mechanics, first aid, support vehicles and rest stops with food throughout the whole event. Participants will also have access to event photos taken by professional photographers, free of charge.

Riders can choose from three different distances for all ages, preferences and abilities:

  • 44km from Linville to Yarraman
  • 75km from Toogoolawah to Yarraman
  • 161km from Wulkuraka to Yarraman (end-to-end).

All distances end in Yarraman, where the Yarraman Business Group is hosting a Finish Line Festival with music, food, markets and activities for the whole family from 10am to 4pm. 

CEO of Bicycle Queensland, Rebecca Randazzo, is excited to offer a gravel bike event in partnership with BVRTUA.

‘Adventuring through one of Queensland’s most historic landmarks is a great way to holiday at home this year, especially as the event offers transport options, food, bike support and entertainment for the whole family. We’re proud to be working together with a regional organisation to bring a gravel ride event to this iconic Queensland cycling destination.”

Early bird entries are available until Tuesday 4th of May – Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bvrt-festival-of-cycling-2021-tickets-95188500367

Bicycle Queensland members save $10 off the ticket price – contact Bicycle Queensland for more information.

Bike with Brisbane, that’s a wrap!

Bike with Brisbane, that’s a wrap!

Thanks to everyone who came along, grabbed some breakfast & coffee and took the Commuter Harmony Alliance pledge with us on a perfect Autumn morning in March. Bike racks were full and many bananas were tossed 🍌

A shout out to our partner’s Cycle Law, Cycling Brisbane, Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety – Queensland, Advance Traders BMX & Scooter division, NAQ Nutrition, Boral and Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) for having activities and information set up at the event – we couldn’t have done it without you!

And finally a special thanks to those who rode in the harmony ride to mark the launch of our newest advocacy initiative, Commuter Harmony Alliance. Harmony ride riders and VIP supporters: